strengthening Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the U.S.
Friedrich Merz: “strengthening Europe as quickly as possible so that, step by step, we can really achieve independence from the U.S.”
On the recordMay 22, 2025
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Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union
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nbcnews.comEditor's note · Context
Merz outlines his priority to enhance Europe's defense autonomy.
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